Type: noun, acronym
Pronunciation: /rahm/ or /r-a-m/
Also spelled or known as: R.A.M, R-A-M
What does RAM mean?
RAM (Random Access Memory) is a fast but short-term memory for your computer’s CPU. More RAM improves computer speed significantly.
Example sentence: “I need to buy more RAM, my computer is moving slow.”
Type: noun
Pronunciation: /rek-ord-play-err/
Plural: Record Players
What does Record Player mean? What is a Record Player?
A record player is a device with a turntable to play back vinyl records.
Record Player synonyms: Turntable
Example sentence: “Can you ask the DJ to bring his record player.”
Type: noun
Pronunciation: /turn-tab-ull/
Plural: Turntables
What does Turntable mean? What is a Turntable?
A turntable is a flat, circular, and revolving surface on a record player on which the record is played back. A popular turntable is the Technics SL-1200.
Turntable synonyms: Record player
Example sentence: “We have a turntable we can use to play the record and listen.”
Type: noun
Pronunciation: /kayb-ull/
Plural: Cables
What does Cable mean? What is a Cable?
A cable is a cord that can connect devices together by transmitting audio or some form of digital/analogue data.
Example sentence: “Can you pass me the cable on the right.”
Type: noun
Pronunciation: /tayp-re-kor-der/
Also spelled or known as: Tape-Recorder
Plural: Tape Recorders
What does Tape Recorder mean? What is a Tape Recorder?
A tape recorder is an analog audio recording device that records audio by encoding electrical audio signals onto magnetic tape and plays it back. The 2” Ampex tape recorder was used back in the day, most studios had a ¼” tape machine or a ½” machine.
Tape Recorder Synonyms: Tape Machine, Tape Deck, Tape Player, Audio Tape Recorder
Example sentence: “Let’s record it with the tape recorder.”
Type: noun
Pronunciation: /tayp-dek/
Also spelled or known as: Tape-Deck
Plural: Tape Decks
What does Tape Deck mean? What is a Tape Deck?
A tape deck is an analog audio recording device that records audio by encoding electrical audio signals onto magnetic tape and plays it back. The 2” Ampex tape recorder was used back in the day, most studios had a ¼” tape machine or a ½” machine.
Tape Deck Synonyms: Tape Machine, Tape Recorder, Tape Player, Audio Tape Recorder
Example sentence: “We bought an old tape deck at a garage sale.”
Type: noun
Pronunciation: /tayp-mash-een/
Also spelled or known as: Tape-Machine
Plural: Tape Machines
What does Tape Machine mean? What is a Tape Machine?
A tape machine is an analog audio recording device that records audio by encoding electrical audio signals onto magnetic tape and plays it back. The 2” Ampex tape recorder was used back in the day, most studios had a ¼” tape machine or a ½” machine.
Tape Machine Synonyms: Tape Deck, Tape Recorder, Tape Player, Audio Tape Recorder
Example sentence: “We found my dad’s tape machine in the garage.”
Type: noun
Pronunciation: /beat-mash-een/
Also spelled or known as: Beat-Machine
Plural: Beat Machines
What does Beat Machine mean?
A beat machine (also known as a drum machine) is a programmable electronic musical instrument that creates percussion sounds, drum beats, and patterns. A beat machine imitates the sounds of a drum kit.
Beat Machine Synonyms: Beatbox, Drum Machine
Example sentence: “I bought a vintage beat machine.”
Type: noun
Pronunciation: /drum-mash-een/
Also spelled or known as: Drum-Machine
Plural: Drum Machines
What does Drum Machine mean?
An analog drum machine is a programmable electronic musical instrument that creates percussion sounds, drum beats, and patterns. A drum machine imitates the sounds of a drum kit. The most famous drum machine is the Roland TR-808.
Drum Machine Synonyms: Beatbox, Beat Machine
Example sentence: “Let’s make a beat with the drum machine.”
Type: noun
Pronunciation: /mix-in-con-sole/
Also spelled or known as: Mixing-Console
Related: Mixing, Console
What does Mixing Console mean?
A mixing console is a device for recording, mixing, or live events and sound purposes to amplify, balance, process, and combine sounds. A mixing console is the in person studio version of a DAW.
Mixing Console synonyms: Console, Sound board, Mixing desk, Mixer
Example sentence: “I just bought a new mixing console for the studio.”